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# Generate Semantic Models Using the Reports Metadata Bridge

Use the Reports Metadata Bridge to create a semantic layer from your most-used Lightning Experience report types. The bridge analyzes your reports, creates the relevant objects in Data 360, and generates a valid semantic model in four steps: selection of source reports, data lake object (DLO) creation, data model object (DMO) mapping, and semantic model generation. Use your semantic model in your Tableau Next workspace to build metrics, visualizations, based on the semantic layer and provide your users with conversational analytics.

**Where:** This change applies to Lightning Experience in Professional, Enterprise, and Unlimited editions.

**When:** This functionality is available on a rolling basis starting in July '26. For details about timing and eligibility, contact your Salesforce account executive.

**Who:** Reports Metadata Bridge is available to admin users with a Data 360 and a Tableau Next license.

**How:** From Setup, in the Quick Find box, enter **Metadata**, then select **Reports Metadata Bridge**.

![Reports Metadata Bridge Setup Page](https://sf-zdocs-cdn-prod.zoominsoftware.com/tdta-release-notes-salesforce_release_notes-262-0-0-production-enus/e945111b-3e0a-4011-accc-d5949363bfcc/salesforce_release_notes/images/analytics/rn_rd_reports_metadata_bridge_home.png)

Click **Start Setup** and walk through the guided flow to select your data sources, create the DLOs and DMOs, and generate a semantic model.

#### See Also

- [_Salesforce Help_: Create Semantic Models Using the Reports Metadata Bridge](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=analytics.rd_analytics_metadata_bridge.htm&language=en_US)